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What Trace Minerals Are?
There are two kinds of
minerals: Macro minerals and trace minerals. The macro
minerals group is
made up of magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, calcium
and sulfur and our body needs a large amount of these
minerals.
Trace minerals, on the other
hand, are the ones that are needed in just a tiny amount,
that is, we need just a trace of them in our body.
Nevertheless, they are absolutely essential for our body to
function in a healthy manner.
What
Do They Do in the Body? These trace minerals include
chromium, selenium, manganese, zinc, iodine, iron, cobalt,
and copper. Scientists still do not know exactly how much of
these trace minerals are required for our body to function
properly.
They are necessary for oxygen transport, energy metabolism,
growth, and cell and nerve protection. They are essential in
the assimilation and utilization of vitamins and other
nutrients.
They aid in the digestion process and provide the catalyst
for many hormones, enzymes, and essential body functions and
reactions.
They aid in replacing electrolytes lost through
heavy perspiration or diarrhea. They also protect
against toxic reaction and heavy metal poisoning. |
